Generalist Concentration, DHSc

Health Science Doctorate

Degree requirements for the Generalist concentration are as follows:

HSC 701Leadership Theory in Healthcare3
HSC 702The U.S. Healthcare System: Past, Present, and Future3
HSC 703Applied Statistics for Health Sciences3
HSC 705Applied Strategic Leadership in Healthcare3
HSC 707Policy Leadership for Healthcare Transformation3
HSC 710Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare3
HSC 713Quantitative Research Methods3
HSC 715Qualitative Research Methods3
HSC 717Health Behavior Theory, Research, and Practice3
HSC 791Research Project I3
HSC 793Research Project II3
HSC 795Research Project III3
Generalist Electives 112
Total Credits Required:48


Generalist Electives1

ADS 521Foundations of Data Science3
HCA 515Organizational Behavior and Leadership in Healthcare3
HCA 602Managing Healthcare Delivery Systems3
HCA 611Continuous Improvement Strategies, Tools, and Techniques3
HCA 613Economics and Finance in Healthcare3
HCA 620Health Data Management3
HSC 631Aging in Place3
HSC 633Chronic Disease Management for the Older Adult Population3
HSC 635Specialized Assessment for the Older Adult Population3
HSC 637Neuroscience of Aging and Impact on Mental Health3
MLN 500Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Negotiation3
MLN 505Introduction to Models and Concepts in Leadership3
PHE 500Foundations of Public Health: Policy and Management3
PHE 515Epidemiology3
PHE 520Advanced Epidemiology and Surveillance3
PHE 530Environmental Health3
PHE 537Global Health3
PHE 545Health Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation3
PSY 654Drugs, Medication, and Society3
PSY 657Counseling and Co-Occurring Disorders3
PSY 660Social and Cultural Foundations3
PSY 662Counseling Theory and Practice3
PSY 663Career Development Theory and Practice3
PSY 664Counseling Skills and Techniques3

Note: Students that do not complete HSC 791 Research Project IHSC 793 Research Project II, or HSC 795 Research Project III within the specified course run dates will be required to enroll in HSC 797 Research Continuation while completing any outstanding work. Further information regarding the financial aspects of HSC 797 Research Continuation can be found in the Financial Information section of the Graduate catalog.